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Electrical Product Recalls and Safety Notices

Dream Cast Light Recall

Risk

Electric shock.

Models affected

Amazon APP Ref: 412698

ASIN: B0989Q76RT
Other product identifiers:
X001EB0RYL HW7103X2-FBA FBA15FNTNJTKU000012

Details

UA rectangular shaped outdoor floodlight with multiple light emitting diodes.

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is inadequately earthed. The earth wire had not been connected inside the floodlight. The resistance between the earthing terminal and earthed metal parts exceeded the 0.5 Ω limit, and the cross-sectional area of the earth wire was so small that it melted when the test current was passed through it. The cross-sectional area of the conductors / supply cords was unacceptable. Additionally, the supply cord sheaths had split at the point of entry to the floodlight case allowing access to basic insulation on the conductors.

The product does not comply with the marking requirement of the relevant standard nor the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

ZhongShan Haizhimei Electronic HZMLBC Battery Charger Safety Notice

Risk

Electric shock.

Models affected

Brand: HZMLBC

Barcode: X001GT6XFD

Details

A four-compartment plug-in battery charger stated to be suitable for 3.6 volt or 3.7-volt lithium batteries.

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the conductor contact of the supply cord is too close to the engagement face of the connector. The fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1362), the endcaps were insecurely fixed (push-on) and the fused contained no granular filler (required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions). The plug itself is considered to be counterfeit and did not comply with the relevant standard (BS1363-1).

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Mimajor 12.6V Cordless Drill Safety Notice

Risk

Electric shock.

Models affected

Barcode: X001H5YLUP
ASIN: B09DG9CPY5

Details

Cordless rechargeable battery drill, including a charger and accessories in a carry case.

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to the transformer of the charger being of a poor internal build quality with insufficient creepage and clearances. As a result, over time the internal components may dislodge and move, allowing the product to short circuit. The plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363, meaning the user may touch the live parts when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from a socket.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

AXIULOO 20W USB C Fast Charger Plug For Various IPhone And Android Models Sold Via Amazon Recall

Risk

Electric shock and fire. 

Models affected

B08NTJ7XHP and B08HQBL2KK

Details

White 3 pin plug iPhone/Android charger.

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The width of the live and neutral pins were found to be out with the required limits of 6.22mm-6.48mm. There has also been a known fire caused by the product due to the non-compliant plug.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

EAGLW Charging Chainsaw Safety Notice

Risk

Electric shock.

Models affected

Model D-04
Barcode: ZLX0001-X001HMW5Q5
Charger model DW-168-08

Details

Electric, battery-operated saw with charger.

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as when tested the creepage / clearance distances in the transformer were found to be inadequate. The product’s charger featured poor quality soldering with wires soldered directly to the printed circuit board. No fuse was present in the product to protect from overcurrent faults. If there was a surge in the electrical current, the product would become live due to insufficient creepage and clearance distances and the lack of fuse in the charger would cause the product to be able to give the consumer an electric shock. The product does not meet the marking requirements of the relevant standard.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.